Stinger Stats

We wrapped up two weeks of MAP testing - whoohoo!!  (and... the data looks pretty amazing in our early review).  The work continues for our 3rd-5th grade students next week with EOGs.  We are fully confident our students will continue to shine.  While everyday at the end of the year feels like there's another test around the corner, we also remind ourselves that our students are more than a test score - they are set apart by qualities like curiosity, enthusiasm, courage, leadership, creativity, resourcefulness, compassion, humor, motivation, empathy, and humility.  Despite the imperfections of assessment, we also understand assessment can help design academic goals for what our students are capable of achieving in the classroom.  We delicately balance the value of assessment along with the reminder a test cannot measure all of the strengths our students bring into the classroom.  As you review your students' results, rest in the truth that what you do matters - more than any te

It has been a successful Spring MAP Test Administration for 3rd-5th grade students.  Next week, we begin K-2nd grade.  In the depths of spring testing season, things move quickly on the calendar!  There is LOTS happening in the next two weeks.  Work together to stay on top of dates, adjusted schedules, and most importantly to maintain instructional plans to keep your students FULLY engaged in learning! SPRING MAP,  4/15-4/26 Great job by 3rd-5th Grade completing MAP testing this week!  We will begin K-2nd Grade MAP testing next week.  Click on image below to access   document  with hyperlinks.  Student Practice  -  To be used as a teaching tool with the class.  Teachers can display on the ViewBoard to review test taking strategies and expectations. HALLWAY TRANSITIONS!, NEXT WEEK 3RD-5TH GRADE:  Weather permitting, please use outdoor paths for traveling to STEM Lab & PE next week, due to K-2nd grade MAP testing. Q4 PROGRESS REPORTS,  DUE 4/24 Please refer to the email sent by Carla

STINGER STORIES Read the latest edition of Stinger Stories  here . SPRING MAP,  4/15-4/26 Click on image below to access   document  with hyperlinks.  Student Practice  -  To be used as a teaching tool with the class.  Teachers can display on the ViewBoard to review test taking strategies and expectations. PTA MEETING & 5TH GRADE TALENT SHOW, 4/18 @ 6:00 pm As a reminder, PTA meetings are required for all certified staff.  This meeting will take place in the MMS auditorium. Q4 PROGRESS REPORTS, DUE 4/24 Please refer to the email sent by Carla regarding Q4 Progress Report deadlines.  All students on the retention list must receive a progress report. EOG TRAINING REMINDERS If you have not already done so, please submit the printed certificate of completion for EOG Test Examiner Training. Part 2 of the training will occur during the faculty meeting on  4/17. LAST PLCs OF YEAR! 4/16:   Class Placement Prep; Spring LDA Data Administration 4/23:   Final PLC with Kendra 4/30:   NO PLCs (E